Editor’s Note: a previous version of this article incorrectly described the alert as an active shooter on the University of Iowa campus. The article now reflects the reports of a shooting near campus as police are investigating.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The University of Iowa has asked students to shelter in place Friday afternoon.
The University of Iowa’s emergency alert system put out a message regarding a shooting near campus.
The alerts say there were gunshots near Burlington and Governor, and the suspect fled westbound on foot.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
(University of Iowa)
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